Outside a Fonterra distribution plant in Christchurch

Outside a Fonterra distribution plant in Christchurch

Growth in the dairy industry is resurrecting coal – and killing the climate.

Join us 21-23 January for a summer camp: network with other activists, share information and stories, learn more about NVDA and plan an action.

Registrations will open on Thursday 15 December. In the meantime, please email coalactionnetwork@gmail.com to express your interest, and we’ll send you a registration pack with full details once registrations open.

When: Noon Saturday 21 January-noon Monday 23 January
Where? Ashburton Holiday Park, Tinwald Domain, Maronan Rd, Ashburton
Attendance cost: The cost is being finalised at the moment and will be confirmed in the registration pack.
Accommodation bookings and cost: See details below. Limited discounted accommodation available – you can book accommodation right away (see below).

More about the venue

Ashburton Holiday Park, Tinwald Domain, Maronan Rd, Ashburton (on the right as you are going south out of Ashburton)
Map link:  http://www.wises.co.nz/l/ashburton+holiday+park+/#c/-43.925588/171.708171/15/
Camp link http://www.ashburtonholidaypark.co.nz/

More about accommodation

Accommodation costs – CANA has reserved a number of beds at a discount price – book now, first in, first served!

Backpackers – $15/night
2-bedroom cabin – $25/night per person
6-bedroom cabin – $20/night per person, $10 per child
Tent site – $25 for 2 people and $10 per extra adult or child, up to 6 people per site

Contact Torfrida Wainwright 03 382-0580 or 021-107 3937 to make your accommodation booking. 

Once the discounted beds have been allocated, people are welcome to contact the camp site for additional beds.  Other options in the area are:

  • Coronation Holiday Park – about 7 minutes drive away in middle of Ashburton
  • Various motels
  • Billets with people in Christchurch may also be available

Further details will be in the registration pack.

Full information about transport, including buses and car-pooling from Christchurch, will be included in the registration pack.

Registrations will open on Thursday 15 December. Until then, to find out more or express your interest in attending: please email coalactionnetwork@gmail.com. We’ll send you a registration pack, including full payment details, once registrations open.

KEEP THE COAL IN THE HOLE!